5K Wild Walk & Run to benefit nature across Mississippi

Individuals and families participating in the second-annual Wild Walk & Run 5K in Ridgeland on Saturday, April 6 will support improved habitats, air and water quality across the state.

Participants in this all-ages, family-friendly event will enjoy the beauty of springtime in central Mississippi while raising funds to help important conservation work-from oyster reef restoration and tree-planting efforts to projects reducing soil erosion and improving water quality.

The timed event begins at 8 a.m. at Old Trace Park in Ridgeland. Ages 18 and older can save $5 by pre-registering through March 15 at www.nature.org/wildwalk. Ages 17 and younger, and race-day registrants ages 18 and older may register on-site beginning at 6:30 a.m.

All pre-registered participants will receive a T-shirt and goody bag. Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finishers in each of three categories: overall, ages 12-17, and under-12.

Cost to register is $20 for ages 18 and older through March 15; $25 on race day. Ages 6-17 may register on race day for $15, and ages 0-5 are free.

More event information may be found at www.nature.org/wildwalk. Volunteers are also needed and can link to opportunities on this same page.

The Nature Conservancy is the world's leading conservation organization and has been active in Mississippi since the 1970s. The Conservancy's science-based, pragmatic solutions to complex problems involve working with individuals, businesses, agencies and other interested parties to meet the mission of conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. You can learn more about the Conservancy at nature.org/mississippi.

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5K Wild Walk & Run to benefit nature across Mississippi

Individuals and families participating in the second-annual Wild Walk & Run 5K in Ridgeland on Saturday, April 6 will support improved habitats, air and water quality across the state.Participants in